Peter Riley2d ago

What’s outrageous ?
Stolen Wages !

(Bosses are always keen to “reduce the cost of labour”)

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-31/migrant-worker-scheme-uncovers-stolen-wages-modern-slavery/106512360

#Capitalism #exploitation #migrantworkers #Minimumwage #Stolenwages #WorkingPoor

'You are just an immigrant': Millions in unpaid wages, modern slavery uncovered

Millions in stolen wages, threats of visa cancellation and modern slavery by Australian employers have been uncovered in the first year of a national program.

Show threadPeter Riley2d ago

53+ years of #wagetheft Unfair

“Junior pay rates" applied to people below the age of 21, meaning 18-year-olds were paid 70 per cent of the award rate, 80 per cent for 19-year-olds and 90 per cent for 20-year-olds.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-31/fair-work-comission-junior-pay-rates-retail-fast-food/106514948

(Notes:
1973, Australia’s voting age was lowered from 21 to 18 by the Labor Government.
1 July 2025, National Minimum Wage $24.95 per hour or $948 per week.)

Context:
https://www.fairwork.gov.au/pay-and-wages/minimum-wages/junior-pay-rates

#Capitalism #juniorpay #minimumwage #wages #workingpoor

Breaking: Fair Work Commission abolishes junior pay rates for young adults

The Fair Work Commission has issued its decision to abolish junior pay rates for young adult employees in the retail, fast food, and pharmacy sectors while maintaining them for minors.

Show threadPeter Riley

Up From 13 to 15 ?https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-02/qld-unions-push-to-raise-minimum-age-for-child-employment/106520898

#Capitalism #Juniorpay #labourmovement #minimumwage #workingpoor #youthwages

Unions push for Queensland to raise working age for children

The state government is conducting a sunset review of the child employment regulations that stipulate the rules for kids who work in Queensland.

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